16 result(s) for shell in Current Affairs
Hungary’s PM: Considerations Of Common Sense Have Been Removed From European Politics
- 23 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview with Czech daily Lidové Noviny published on Saturday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that “considerations of common sense” have been removed from European politics for some time now. The Prime Minister explained that “the European political elite is sitting in a closed, ideological shell, which means it has hardly any connection to reality”. The migration crisis “demonstrates ...
Xpat Opinion: US Senator McCain’s “Neofascist” Comment About Hungary's PM
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily considers Senator McCain’s apparent description of PM Orbán as a “neofascist dictator” a gross exaggeration. A pro-government commentator believes that Senator McCain’s statements are confused, unfair and motivated by US economic interests.
Hungarian Business Leaders Press For Country Strategy
- 18 Jul 2014 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian European Business Council (HEBC), a body of business leaders established by the European Round Table of Industrialists 16 years ago, pressed for the creation of a comprehensive country strategy in an annual report published on Thursday.
116-Kg WWII Bomb Found In Budapest
- 22 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The main building of the capital’s St István-St László Hospitals was emptied and patients transferred to other departments on Thursday afternoon after a 116-kg WWII bomb was found near the facility near the city centre, the institute running the hospital complex told MTI. About 1,000 residents were evacuated from 500 homes.
2,000 Affected In Artillery Shell Scare In Budapest
- 14 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Over 2,000 residents had to leave their 14th District homes yesterday after World War II artillery shells were found on Istvánmezei út. The two shells, unearthed during sewerage works, were defused by bomb disposal experts in the evening, allowing residents to return to their homes.
Hungary's Agriculture & Regional Development Office Veep Held Over Bogus EU Claims
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading official at the Agriculture and Regional Development Office (MVH) and three accomplices have been arrested for illegal EU agricultural subsidy applications, deputy prosecutor general Richárd Szoboszlai-Szász told reporters on Monday. Híradó reported that one of the suspects is MVH vice-president Miklós Drajkó.
Greenpeace Bear Protests At Shell Budapest Headquarters
- 1 Aug 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Greenpeace protested with a fake life-size polar bear at Shell’s Budapest headquarters on Tuesday. The “bear” walked into the office asking to see the boss. Greenpeace is conducting a global campaign to stop Shell from drilling for oil in the northern polar region.
Hungary’s PM: Considerations Of Common Sense Have Been Removed From European Politics
- 23 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview with Czech daily Lidové Noviny published on Saturday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that “considerations of common sense” have been removed from European politics for some time now. The Prime Minister explained that “the European political elite is sitting in a closed, ideological shell, which means it has hardly any connection to reality”. The migration crisis “demonstrates ...
Xpat Opinion: US Senator McCain’s “Neofascist” Comment About Hungary's PM
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily considers Senator McCain’s apparent description of PM Orbán as a “neofascist dictator” a gross exaggeration. A pro-government commentator believes that Senator McCain’s statements are confused, unfair and motivated by US economic interests.
Hungarian Business Leaders Press For Country Strategy
- 18 Jul 2014 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian European Business Council (HEBC), a body of business leaders established by the European Round Table of Industrialists 16 years ago, pressed for the creation of a comprehensive country strategy in an annual report published on Thursday.
116-Kg WWII Bomb Found In Budapest
- 22 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The main building of the capital’s St István-St László Hospitals was emptied and patients transferred to other departments on Thursday afternoon after a 116-kg WWII bomb was found near the facility near the city centre, the institute running the hospital complex told MTI. About 1,000 residents were evacuated from 500 homes.
2,000 Affected In Artillery Shell Scare In Budapest
- 14 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Over 2,000 residents had to leave their 14th District homes yesterday after World War II artillery shells were found on Istvánmezei út. The two shells, unearthed during sewerage works, were defused by bomb disposal experts in the evening, allowing residents to return to their homes.
Hungary's Agriculture & Regional Development Office Veep Held Over Bogus EU Claims
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading official at the Agriculture and Regional Development Office (MVH) and three accomplices have been arrested for illegal EU agricultural subsidy applications, deputy prosecutor general Richárd Szoboszlai-Szász told reporters on Monday. Híradó reported that one of the suspects is MVH vice-president Miklós Drajkó.
Greenpeace Bear Protests At Shell Budapest Headquarters
- 1 Aug 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Greenpeace protested with a fake life-size polar bear at Shell’s Budapest headquarters on Tuesday. The “bear” walked into the office asking to see the boss. Greenpeace is conducting a global campaign to stop Shell from drilling for oil in the northern polar region.